Bastard!! (BASTARD!! Basutādo!!) is a manga written and illustrated by Kazushi Hagiwara.
Initially serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1988, it was moved to Ultra Jump in 2000 and continued as irregular serialization until its hiatus in 2010. The tankobon volumes kept the Jump Comics brand even after being moved to Ultra Jump.
Plot[]
Dark Schneider, the most powerful wizard in the world, along with his four generals came close to conquering the entire planet. But after a tough battle, being defeated and lying close to death, Dark Schneider cast a spell to reincarnate into a new body. To prevent Dark Schneider from wreaking havoc once again, the high priest of the kingdom, Metalicana, cast a spell to seal him away in the body of his new incarnation.
Fifteen years later, Dark Schneider's four generals have gathered together as the Four Riders of Havoc, and have begun spreading out, destroying kingdoms. When they attack Metalicana with their army of monsters, they easily breach their defenses. Knowing that the kingdom faces extermination, the high-priest of Meta-Licana declares their only hope for survival is releasing Dark Schneider. But will their greatest enemy help the Kingdom of Metalicana or will he will he let them be destroyed as vengeance for sealing him away?
Gallery[]
- For Images, go to the Bastard!! Image Gallery.